How Far Should Kitchen Island Be From Cabinets? (Ideal Measurements and Layout Examples)
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How Far Should Kitchen Island Be From Cabinets? (Ideal Measurements and Layout Examples)

The kitchen island is often the centerpiece that ties your entire cooking space together. It’s the heart of your home, where loved ones gather for delicious homemade meals or late-night snacks. But without proper spacing, your dream island can become more of a nightmare. Cabinets and walls that are too close limit movement and accessibility…

Bow Making for Wreaths: Your Ultimate Guide to Simple and Layered Designs
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Bow Making for Wreaths: Your Ultimate Guide to Simple and Layered Designs

Over my years as a floral designer, I’ve learned the secrets to making magazine-worthy bows for wreaths. Whether you’re aiming for elegant simplicity or show-stopping drama, the key is in the technique and materials. From mastering the perfect loop in a classic single-ribbon bow to layering multiple ribbons and textures for an over-the-top creation, I’ll…

Holiday Dessert Charcuterie Wreath Recipe (With Licorice Bow Instructions)
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Holiday Dessert Charcuterie Wreath Recipe (With Licorice Bow Instructions)

This Holiday Dessert Charcuterie Wreath Recipe was an absolute blast from start to finish, and let me tell you, it stole the spotlight at our holiday gathering. Remember those wreath-shaped wooden charcuterie boards that took Instagram by storm last year? Yeah, if you remember they were everywhere on social media! Well, guess what? I’ve joined…

The Best Grey Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors Revealed!
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The Best Grey Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors Revealed!

Several years ago, my husband and I embarked on a mission to give our outdated oak kitchen cabinets a fresh new look. The raised panel oak cabinets, made with contractor-grade materials, had been installed in our 1980s Northeastern home. After years of wear, they were due for a facelift. In hopes of modernizing our kitchen…

Easy, Budget-friendly DIY Farmhouse Chandelier From Embroidery Hoops
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Easy, Budget-friendly DIY Farmhouse Chandelier From Embroidery Hoops

Oh, I absolutely love when a fantastic idea springs to life, and this DIY farmhouse chandelier project combines two of my absolute favorite things: breathing new life into something and exploring inventive uses for everyday materials. The goal was to keep our existing chandelier but I felt it looked too small in our dining room…